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Chinese Gender Predictor Is a Fun Part of Pregnancy

by Rachel Vega on October 05, 2012

Rachel Vega

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Rachel Vega is a 20-something-year old, stay-at-home mom of two little girls. She loves spending time with her family, writing, and crafting. Her work has appeared previously on <a href="http://www.whattoexpect.com/what-to-expect/landing-page.aspx">WhatToExpect.com</a>, and she loves sharing her pregnancy and parenting knowledge with others.

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Many pregnant mothers who want to know the gender of their baby will use different methods before the big 20 week ultrasound. One of those methods is the Chinese Gender Predictor. Legend has it that the chart was buried in a tomb in Beijing more than 700 years ago, and it's over 90 percent accurate. It's a fun way to make a prediction, but unfortunately it isn't always reliable.

You can find the gender predictor on many different websites and when you see it for the first time, it may be confusing. However, once you learn the basic steps, it's easy. Simply take the age you were when you conceived and the month you conceived and find where they meet on the chart. You will then either see a "B" for boy or a "G" for girl.

The odds of accuracy can go either way: Many people swear by this method, while others claim it hasn't been correct during any of their pregnancies. As a mom, I felt compelled to try this for each of my pregnancies. I received a 50/50 result: It was wrong for my first, but it got my second child right.

Learning the gender of the baby you're carrying is a big step in pregnancy and parenting. It helps you prepare for a lifetime of raising a child. For many mothers and fathers, it helps make the pregnancy feel more real and helps them feel an even greater connection to their child while it's still in the womb. It also makes shopping easier, as you know whether you'll be purchasing pink or blue. You should, however, take the results of the gender predictor lightly. It isn't guaranteed, it's just a fun way to make a prediction and a way to compare your results once you know for sure.

Overall, the Chinese Gender Predictor is another fun part of pregnancy. Expecting parents are anxious to learn everything there is to know about their growing baby. We will try every remedy, every tale, every test to gain more insight on whats going on with our bodies. It's great to look at and fun to see the different answers, but nothing is final until you can holding the baby in your arms and can have a look for yourself!